Lot 70037 – The Largest Known Block of the Post Paid 2d184

Stamp of Mauritius » 1848-59 Post Paid Issue » Intermediate Impressions (SG 10-15) The Largest Known Block of the Post Paid 2d184
Stamp of Mauritius » 1848-59 Post Paid Issue » Intermediate Impressions (SG 10-15) The Largest Known Block of the Post Paid 2d184
Stamp of Mauritius » 1848-59 Post Paid Issue » Intermediate Impressions (SG 10-15) The Largest Known Block of the Post Paid 2d184
Stamp of Mauritius » 1848-59 Post Paid Issue » Intermediate Impressions (SG 10-15) The Largest Known Block of the Post Paid 2d184
Stamp of Mauritius » 1848-59 Post Paid Issue » Intermediate Impressions (SG 10-15) The Largest Known Block of the Post Paid 2d184
Stamp of Mauritius » 1848-59 Post Paid Issue » Intermediate Impressions (SG 10-15) The Largest Known Block of the Post Paid 2d184

Lot 70037 – The Largest Known Block of the Post Paid 2d184

Mauritius » 1848-59 Post Paid Issue » Intermediate Impressions (SG 10-15)
RoW
Price realised
60’000 GBP
Estimate
30’000 – 40’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

The Largest Known Block of the Post Paid Twopenny

2d. blue on greyish, intermediate impression, in block of six from the top half of the sheet, positions 1-3 + 4-6, each cancelled by black target, clear margins on two sides and just touching on others, tiny marginal thin, minor wrinkle and natural paper flaw in margin only, deep colour and fine impression, must be considered in exceptional quality for the largest of blocks.

The largest known block of the Post Paid 2d, unique and a major exhibition item.

Provenance: Ferrary, Dale-Lichtenstein, Hiroyuki Kanai, November 1993 (Lot 77)

Expertise: Cert. BPA (2015)

Catalogue ref: 14

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